Project Director Patrick Guillaume with Benteler International stands construction at the Benteler Steel manufacturing project at the Port of Shreveport-Bossier.

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Michele Marcotte
Gannett Louisiana

Benteler Steel/Tube and a handful of other manufacturers have embarked on new or expanded facilities that will come online over the next few years. And that means an influx of hundreds of construction jobs and initial phases of permanent positions after years of industry job loss.

"Northwest Louisiana is and will be a big player in the rebirth of manufacturing in Louisiana," Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Stephen Moret said in an email response to questions. ...